MLK Day Schedule

Central College sponsors an alternative day of learning in an institutional observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In place of regular coursework, faculty and students participate in educational opportunities in honor of King’s legacy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Opening Plenary

9:30-10:50 a.m. 

Opening Plenary, Douwstra Auditorium

  • Introduction by The Black African American Student Union
  • Land acknowledgment by Winona Van Berkum ’26
  • Appalling Silence: A musical performance by Stan Dahl and Lance Dyzak
  • Celebrating Black Poets by Valerie Billing and Kate Nesbit

 

Academic Sessions

11-11:50 a.m.

“In Plain Sight: Stories from the Central Art Collection”

Fynn Wadsworth ’25, Amelia Brown ’25, Emily Shields ’25, Susan Swanson

Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center for the Arts

11-11:50 a.m.

“Diversity and Discrimination in Entrepreneurship”

Matthew Sutter

Cox-Snow Recital Hall

12-12:50 p.m.

“Cultural Competency: Considerations in Health-Related Settings”

Katelin Valster

Cox-Snow Recital Hall

1-2:20 p.m.

“Freedom to Read: Exploring the Impact of Book Bans”

Sara Parris, Founder and President, Annie’s Foundation Representative
Allison Stuenkel ’22, Aiden Doe ’25, Winona Van Berkum ’26
Annie’s Foundation will be giving away banned books in Cox-Snow for those interested
Cox-Snow Recital Hall

 

Service Projects

11-11:50 a.m.

Art2Go Kit Assembly | Pella Community Art Center
Maytag Student Center Atrium

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food with Friends | The Well of Pella 
Serve free community meals and pack care bags for people in need.
419 E Oskaloosa St., Pella
Please register here (limit of eight)

1-1:50 p.m.

Blessing Bags Assembly
Second Floor of Geisler Library

2-2:50 p.m.

Art2Go Kit Assembly | Newton Art Center
Second Floor of Geisler Library

 

Closing Plenary

2:30-3:30 p.m. 

Closing Plenary, Cox-Snow Recital Hall

Panel Discussion: What Your Black Students Want You to Know

Hosted by The Black African American Student Union

 

MVP Training

Sunday, Jan. 19

Mentors in Violence Prevention Training

Monday, Jan. 20

Mentors in Violence Prevention Training

 

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